Providing active balancing for series-connected batteriesDesign How-To 4/23/2013 2 commentsLarge battery stacks are commonly used for EVs and power grids, and lithium polymer or LiFePO4 cells are often selected for their high energy density and high peak power capability. However, Linear Technology notes that series-connected battery stacks present an additional requirement: cell balancing.

3-phase transformers made ruggedProduct News 4/18/2013 Post a commentModular IPI Three-Phase Transformer Series from Innovative Power, Inc., delivers superior power management in a wide range of instruments and controls designed for heavy-duty industrial use.

Providing power for robotic surgical systemsProduct How-To 4/10/2013 Post a commentRobotic surgical systems allow for minimally evasive major surgeries. Powering these systems with distributive power architecture enables the use of a 48V nominal battery backed up bus voltage that powers downstream point-of-load regulators for all subsystems.

Tips for increasing oscilloscope vertical resolution - Part IDesign How-To 4/4/2013 1 commentMeasurement of small signals can be challenging as the ability to view them is impacted not only by the noise of the scope, but also by scope settings and probing. Agilent presents techniques to help your scope show smaller signals than you’ve previously seen with it.